Assembly Elections 2008 - Chhattis, Raj, Mp, Delhi

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<b>BJP sweeps Ktk bypolls, gains absolute majority</b><!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->Bangalore The ruling BJP in Karnataka on Tuesday gained an absolute majority for its government sweeping the bypolls, winning six of the eight seats and decimating the principal opposition, the Congress.
The strength of the BJP rose to 116 in the 224-member house and its effective numerical numbers 122 in the wake of its government headed by Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa enjoying the backing of six independents.
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